Tool Maker/Inspector at Rolls-Royce

Position Summary

A Tool Maker/Inspector role have arisen for you to have the opportunity to work in Rolls-Royce Precision Casting Facility (PCF) located in Derby.

What you will be doing:

The PCF is the largest UK supply chain unit within Rolls-Royce, as a Tool Maker/Inspector you will be responsible for manufacturing and repairing a variety of tooling from wax pattern dies to machining and inspection fixtures. You will be responsible for maintaining the fixtures onsite adhering to fixture care plans, and calibrating special to product tooling using both first principles and CMM’s

• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures (safety, quality, employment, expenses, training, PPE etc.) and inspect Injection tooling to a defined specification.
• Project a flexible, proactive approach, coupled with willingness to work shifts as required, to ensure the output objectives are achieved.
• Complete and maintain documentation and records in accordance with the Company’s defined products as well as support business control and audit requirements.
• Assist in the development and operation of maintenance cost recovery.
• Maintain safe working practices, within the department and also in support of the wider safety agenda.
• Support new part introduction development.
• Support the Team in achieving team, departmental and individual objectives and KPI’s.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

• A time-served engineering apprenticeship and NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Competency in the use of hand gauges, inspection equipment and computerised measurement equipment.
• Experience of working in a lean manufacturing, production facility.
• Experience in operating both manual and CNC Lathes, Milling Machines and Surface Grinders.
• Experience in using modern manufacturing procedures would be advantageous (3D printing)
• Experience using 3D modelling software would be advantageous.
• Team player with the ability to work to high standards.
• Positive can-do attitude and collaborative team ethic.